Public Area Cleaner

The Duke of Cornwall; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Birthday leave

Parental leave

Course sponsorship

F&B discount

Refer a Friend

Flexible working

Wagestream

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Wellness events

Free meals on duty

Job summary

The Duke of Cornwall Hotel in Plymouth is seeking a reliable Laundry & Housekeeping Team Member. You will manage bedroom and restaurant linen, support the broader housekeeping team, and assist with occasional bedroom cleaning when needed.

This role helps reopen a historic hotel with a focus on high standards of cleanliness and guest experience. Join a team preparing to reopen in autumn 2026, offering varied duties, a supportive work environment and opportunities to grow within hospitality

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial washing machines, dryers and presses is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of laundry processes and fabric care.
• High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify stained, damaged or worn linen.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Able to work efficiently in daily bedroom and restaurant operations.
• Flexible and supportive within the wider housekeeping team.
• Physical ability to lift/move heavy laundry bags and stand for extended periods.
• Reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, fold and iron bedroom linens such as sheets and towels.
• Launder and press restaurant table linen to a crisp finish.
• Operate industrial washing machines, dryers and rotary irons safely.
• Inspect linen for stains or damage and record unusable items.
• Organise clean linen for housekeeping and restaurant teams.
• Keep laundry area clean, tidy, and safe.
• Follow health/safety, manual-handling and chemical-handling procedures.
• Support room attendants with cleaning bedrooms when required.
• Assist with cleaning public areas during busy periods or absences.

Skills

Industrial laundry experience

Laundry processes

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Flexible team player

Physical stamina

Tools

Industrial washing machines

Industrial dryers

Ironers/Presses

Job description

Laundry & Housekeeping Team Member

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a reliable and hardworking Laundry & Housekeeping Team Member to join the team at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel as we prepare to reopen this iconic Plymouth hotel.

This is more than a traditional laundry role. While caring for the hotel’s bedroom and restaurant linen will be your main responsibility, you will also be part of the wider housekeeping team. During busy periods or to cover absence, you may support with cleaning guest bedrooms and public areas.

You will play an important part in maintaining the high standards our guests expect, ensuring that linen is clean, professionally presented and ready when it is needed across the hotel.

We are provisionally planning to reopen rooms at the hotel at the beginning of November 2026.and will be looking for a start date around mid October. Please be aware that this date may change as our reopening plans progress, and we will keep successful candidates updated throughout the recruitment process.

The Duke of Cornwall Hotel is one of Plymouth’s most iconic and historic hotels, known for its grand Victorian architecture, rich character and warm hospitality. As we prepare to reopen the hotel, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a new team and help shape the guest experience from the very beginning. With 72 individually designed bedrooms, impressive event spaces and a prominent city-centre location close to Plymouth Hoe, the hotel provides a truly unique place to work and build your hospitality career.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Duke of Cornwall team and create genuine hospitality for both our guests and colleagues. Dating back to 1863, the Duke is a beautiful and characterful hotel originally built close to Plymouth’s former railway station. The hotel has five impressive event spaces, including our stunning ballroom, where we host a wide range of celebrations and events. Located within walking distance of Plymouth Hoe and the Barbican, the hotel is perfectly placed close to some of the city’s best places to eat, shop and explore.

At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

OUR BENEFITS

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An extra day's leave for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
• £12.71 per hour

And much much more!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LAUNDRY & HOUSEKEEPING TEAM MEMBER AT OUR HOTEL

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Sorting, washing, drying, folding and ironing bedroom sheets, pillowcases and towels
• Laundering and pressing restaurant table linen to achieve a crisp, professional finish
• Safely operating industrial washing machines, commercial dryers and rotary ironers
• Inspecting linen and towels for stains, damage, wear and tear
• Recording damaged or unusable items to support accurate stock control
• Organising clean linen so it is ready for the housekeeping and restaurant teams
• Keeping the laundry room clean, tidy, hygienic and safe
• Following all health and safety, manual-handling and chemical-handling procedures
• Supporting room attendants with cleaning guest bedrooms when required
• Assisting with the cleaning of public areas during busy periods or to cover absence

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience operating industrial washing machines, commercial dryers and ironers or presses would be an advantage
• A good understanding of laundry processes and fabric care
• High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail
• The ability to identify stained, damaged or worn linen
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• The ability to work efficiently and manage the daily demands of bedroom and restaurant operations
• A flexible and supportive approach to working as part of the wider housekeeping team
• The physical ability to lift and move laundry bags and remain standing for extended periods
• A reliable approach and the confidence to work independently

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact.